Law & Constitutionalism in Myanmar: A Year in Review

Description: 

Myanmar has had a busy and controversial year on the legal and "constitutional fronts. There have been important victories, moments where the status quo has prevailed, and significant setbacks which have made clear that authoritarianism is not a thing of the past. In this contribution, I canvass two distinct areas: (1) important legislation adopted at the national level; and (2) constitutional transformation and usage. The goal is to provide an account of what Myanmar has experienced in order to encourage a wider conversation about these developments. The transition to democracy is not an easy one. It takes time and effort to build a climate conducive to democratic accountability, federalism, the rule of law, and human rights. The solution is not to abandon the fight, but to commit to moving the dial every single day..."

Creator/author: 

Jesse Hartery

Source/publisher: 

Teacircleoxford

Date of Publication: 

2018-05-24

Date of entry: 

2018-05-25

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  • Individual Documents

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Language: 

English